'Sometimes he would ask me my name, how old I was, and ask, 'What are you going to do?' Copyright 2018 by KSAT - All rights reserved. A 32-year-old woman victimized by a San Antonio attorney said she was 20 when she was arrested on a marijuana possession charge as a result of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. On ExpressNews.com: Jury being picked to hear S.A. ex-lawyers sex case. The punishment phase is expected to begin at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Wilson County District Court in Floresville. Prosecutor Michelle Chacon questioned the victim, who explained that she had sex with Benavides in July 2014 for her bond on the day he became her court-appointed attorney. The trial started last week and included testimony from all six accusers. Linda Benavides said that although he was unfaithful, she didn't leave her husband of nearly 11 years after his arrest because she supports him. Mark married Olivia Perez on month day 2001, at age 30 at marriage place, Texas. Follow KSAT's Twitter Moment below for the latest updates on the trial. }] It dragged on for nearly four years. When Norton asked her if her husband committed a crime, Benavides said she was not allowed to hear the testimony, so I am not aware of what has happened, except what I heard on the news.. Benavides attorneys declined to comment on the verdict or sentencing. More: S.A. animal sacrifice was Santera practice, but was it illegal? More: 'A classic sociopath: Abused victims of Stone Oak playboy speak out after years of violence. Taken advantage of, really, the woman recalled. Charges against ten of eleven people arrested for animal cruelty in March, involving what one official described as some sort of unknown ritual involving dismembered goats and chickens, were later dropped. More: Urestis wife files for divorce following salacious trial. A female juror fainted having just watched a sex tape of former San Antonio lawyer Benavides, in the Wilson County Courthouse on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, in Floresville, TX. Lleanna Uresti cited adultery among the reasons for seeking to end the couples nearly six-year union, according to the petition filed March 2, 2018. There are 30+ professionals named "Mark Benavides", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Defense expert Mark Steege, a sex therapist who testified he has treated hundreds of sex offenders in 35 years, said he evaluated Mark Benavides in April 2017. Since then, he has been named in multiple-count indictments. Murder-suicide at upscale apartment complex:Tania Rendon-Santiago was killed at her apartment complex in the 1800 block of Broadway Street in an apparent murder-suicide on March 12. Benavidesapologized Thursday and asked for forgiveness as he testified. Apparently, this has been going on for virtually his entire legal career, here. To read more from Elizabeth, become a subscriber. During the trial, some of the graphic and sexually explicit encounters were played for the jury. She was 20 when she found herself facing possible prison time. His kids love him so much,' she told the jury while crying. By Under cross examination, Norton asked Steege whether he reviewed police reports and videos Benavides took of sexual encounters with his clients. His mother, Olga Benavides, defended her son on the witness stand, saying she didn't think he was guilty of trafficking charges. He is now treatable.. When she had to see him, she would bring her mother along. Several of clients claimed that Benavides promised them he'd help them, and even get the cases thrown out altogether if they slept with him, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. Man cleared in River Walk death: A judge issued a ruling Thursday, March 8, 2018, that prevented a manslaughter trial of Mark Daniel Lewis (left), accused of causing transgender woman Kenne McFadden to drown along the River Walk last year. Benavides was convicted Tuesday of continuous trafficking of persons and faces 25 to 99 years or life in prison. But hes a good person. This is a carousel. Elizabeth Zavala is a San Antonio Express-News staff writer. Benavides was arrested in November 2015 while he was running for Bexar County District judge, and was indicted in April 2016. She later was excused and an alternate was seated. When questioned by prosecutor Jay Norton about whether she thought her husband had committed a crime she replied: 'I am not aware of what has happened, except what I heard on the news. Summary: After watching a graphic video of a sexual encounter between a former San Antonio attorney and one of his victims, a juror passed out. Prosecutors said Benavides' conviction has tainted some 5,000 cases and convictions he was involved in. Benavides is facing a minimum sentence of 25 years and a maximum of life in prison on each count. Linda Benavides, who is the wife of Mark Benavides, receives his belt and necktie Friday from a sheriffs deputy after he was sentenced to 80 years as punishment after being convicted for continuous trafficking of persons. More: Death penalty testimony paints violent portrait of officers killer. Heres what you need to know. The case was later dismissed for a lack of evidence and Elkhaliny was set to be released from county jail without having to pay bail. Who does that? she asked. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Benavides, a former San Antonio lawyer, was convicted Tuesday of trafficking and having sex with clients in exchange for legal services. Bendavid was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to a Belgian-born mother and a Moroccan-Jewish father. Due to the large amounts of publicity surrounding the case, the trial was moved from Bexar County to Wilson County. Mark Steege, a sex therapist, testifies Friday during the punishment phase of the trial of Mark Benavides in Floresville. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Several additional indictments have been added since. I felt young and dumb and powerless. Each case is expected to be tried separately. Benavides sentenced to 80 years for coercing clients into having sex, Author says stakes are high in Alamo makeover project. Mark Benavides, 48, is charged with continuous trafficking of persons, accused of having sex with clients in prostitution cases in exchange for legal services. They found him guilty of force, fraud and coercion, Norton said. May 25, 2022 . Benavides, a former San Antonio lawyer, was convicted Tuesday of trafficking and having sex with clients in exchange for legal services. Elizabeth Zavala covers county and state courts in San Antonio. Defense attorney Monica E. Guerrero said Benavides admitted he lost his moral compass, and although he deserves to be punished, she asked for mercy. When Norton asked her if her husband committed a crime, Benavides said she was not allowed to hear the testimony, so I am not aware of what has happened, except what I heard on the news.. But he's a good person. Mark Howerton, the victims boyfriend of four weeks, was jailed on Feb. 28, 2018, facing charges of murder and sexual assault. She is heard stating, Mark, it hurts! Copyright 2020 by KSAT - All rights reserved. The witness pointed out Benavides in court and also identified him in photographs by his tattoos Asian writings on the back of each forearm and a large image of the scales of justice down the center of his back. Benavides repeatedly ordered the woman to 'come back here' in the footage, while the woman pressed her hands against her face and sobbed. More: Jury deadlocks in murder case involving San Antonio man whose remains were grilled. Jurors on Friday afternoon are deliberating the fate of former San Antonio attorney Mark Benavides. I felt like he wasnt even trying to help me anymore, but I already had given him $3,000 and I couldnt afford another lawyer, she said. Benavides was first arrested in November 2015, charged with compelling prostitution from at least nine female clients. The trial against former San Antonio attorney Mark Benavides began Tuesday with a graphic start. She had never been in trouble before and had no drugs on her person, but that arrest triggered a terrifying string of events that still affects her today. W&P Porter bowl review: A container that makes office 10 beach essentials to pack for a spring break vacation, HOKA dropped a brand new version of their most popular shoe, You can still overpack the smaller Monos check-in suitcase. Mark Benavides, 48, is charged with continuous trafficking of persons, accused of having sex with clients in prostitution cases in exchange for legal services. At the time of Mark's court proceedings, Linda requested the jury to "please be fair as his kids love him so much." According to court documents, the district attorney's office cited insufficient evidence in dropping the charges. Investigators seized 246 mini DVDs that contained hundreds of videos of Benavides and the former clients engaged in various sex acts, in which he could be heard directing the women and telling them what to do and say. Benavides was convicted. This is a carousel. Prosecutor Meredith Chacon said although the state wanted for the judge to stack the sentences and have them run one right after the other, they decided to withdraw that motion at this time. More: Death penalty testimony paints violent portrait of officers killer. Mark Benavides is currently serving an 80-year prison term after he was convicted in 2018 of trading sex for legal services from women he was representing. Uresti was found guilty of defrauding investors in the now-defunct company FourWinds Logistics, which bought and sold sand used in fracking for oil production before it collapsed in 2015. Benavides was convicted of having sex with female clients in exchange for his legal services. Prosecutor Jay Norton said this case was about forced sex, not just about legal services.. Marisol Morales, a case manager at the Public Defenders Office, has been working with the two women and others Benavides abused. You can see RJ regularly on KSAT Explains and Good Morning San Antonio. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Fridays ruling came amid a highly publicized trial that had to be moved to Floresville at the request of Benavides attorneys, who claimed that the case received too much publicity in San Antonio for him to get a fair trial. He is accused of having sex with his clients in exchange for legal services. Manage Settings FLORESVILLE A Wilson County jury on Friday sentenced a former San Antonio attorney to 80 years in prison on each of the six counts he faced for coercing clients into sex. Elizabeth Zavala is a San Antonio Express-News staff writer. Dont be so rough. Benavides can also be heard in the video making sexually explicit commands and telling her to Come back here.. The woman said a friend referred her to Benavides in 2008 for legal representation. The jury found him guilty of crimes, not cheating.. He still faces a possible charge for aggravated assault with severe bodily injury. Senior District Judge Dick Alcala confers with prosecuting and defense attorneys after watching sex tapes of former San Antonio lawyer Mark Benavides in the Wilson County Courthouse on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, in Floresville, TX. Meredith Chacon prosecuting attorney in the Mark Benavides trial, talks to another attorney after a female juror fainted having just watched a sex tape of former San Antonio lawyer Benavides, in the Wilson County Courthouse on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, in Floresville, TX. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Lleanna Uresti cited adultery among the reasons for seeking to end the couples nearly six-year union, according to the petition filed March 2, 2018. We are asking you for 25 years, she said. Marvin Pfeiffer /For the San Antonio Express-News. Your email address will not be published. Defense attorney Monica E. Guerrero said Benavides admitted he lost his moral compass, and although he deserves to be punished, she asked for mercy. Benavides was convicted Tuesday of continuous trafficking of persons and faces 25 to 99 years or life in prison. Benavides' wife, Linda, took the stand on Friday and asked the jury to "please be fair." She said she knew Benavides cheated, but said the couple have two children and she still supported. According to a criminal complaint, authorities alleged Mark Benavides pressured his victims everywhere from courtroom conference rooms to his office and hotels between 2009 and 2015. Read more of her stories here. Mark Henry Benavides was immediately taken into custody Tuesday night in Floresville, where the trial was heard. Early life. Officials from the Bexar County District Attorneys Office and the Bexar County Public Defenders Office are urging potential sex crime victims of a disbarred San Antonio lawyer to speak up. His sentences will run concurrently, and he will be eligible for parole in 30 years. Paul Venema is a courthouse reporter for KSAT with more than 25 years experience in the role. Benavideswill get credit for the days he has already served. When he started throwing my son in there, I started taking him serious He started to get aggressive. Rodriguez argued that Benavides did not kill someone and should not be sent away for life. Its worth life, ladies and gentlemen, Chacon said in her closing argument. Jury deliberations begin in Mark Benavides trial. Texas chain with San Antonio bakeries files for bankruptcy, How a viral chicken fried steak briefly closed down Mr. Juicy, Puerto Rican restaurant finds new life in former Rosario's spot, Report: San Antonio Rep. 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Carlos Urestis conviction in a salacious trial that included vivid testimony about him carrying on an extramarital relationship, his wife filed for divorce. As they were walking out, one woman fainted at the door. FLORESVILLE, Texas UPDATE: Jurors on Friday sentenced convictedformer San Antonio attorney Mark Benavidesto 80 years in prison for each of his six counts of human trafficking. He was so resistant to the idea he had done anything wrong, Steege said. She agreed to tell her story on the condition that she not be . Prosecutor Jay Norton said this case was about forced sex, not just about legal services.. the woman, 29, cried on the video. She was granted probation and successfully completed it. Mark Henry Benavides will have to serve at least 30 years before he is eligible for parole. More: Man accused in death of trans woman wont face trial. Benavides sentenced to 80 years for coercing clients into having sex - San Antonio Express-News. Benavides will serve 80 years for each count but the time will. Each case will be tried separately. Its worth life, ladies and gentlemen, Chacon said in her closing argument. Linda Benavides, Marks wife, testified on Friday morning and asked the jury to please be fair.. Woman held captive in Stone Oak home: What started as a theft investigation quickly became a violent sex assault case. But he's a good person. Your lawyer is supposed to help you, not hurt you.. Investigators seized 246 mini DVDs that contained hundreds of videos of Benavides and the former clients engaged in various sex acts, in which he could be heard directing the women and telling them what to do and say. Its not something thats far in the past, Morales said. Benavides was arrested in November 2015 and charged with compelling prostitution in cases involving at least nine female clients. SAN ANTONIO Former attorney Mark Benavides has been sentenced to 80 years for six counts of continuing trafficking of persons. Former clients who were victimized by him are asked to call Morales at 210-335-0701. There are women we did speak to that did not want to participate," said Meredith Chacon, a prosecutor. He has applied for probation, according to court records. Benavides will have to serve 30 years before becoming eligible for parole. More: Uresti, Cain found guilty on all charges in end to salacious month-long fraud trial. It's an understatement to call it cheating if its a criminal act, Norton replied. "I'm asking you to have mercy and give me the minimum," Benavides said while crying. Share your thoughts with us in the comments below. Steege said he had not. He ran for judge and he used that as part of his operation, his judicial candidacy, as coercion, Young said. The case was tried in Wilson County on a change of venue from Bexar County, with Senior District Judge Dick Alcala presiding. Her parents, Abdulah Fahmi Kala Al Hishmawi, 34, and Hamdiyah Sabah Al Hishmawi, 33, were arrested on Friday, March 23, 2018. Uresti was found guilty of defrauding investors in the now-defunct company FourWinds Logistics, which bought and sold sand used in fracking for oil production before it collapsed in 2015. Please be fair. 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Benavides' wife of 11 years, Linda, appeared at the trial's sentencing phase to urge the jury to 'please be fair' as she announced she was staying with him, reported Express News. Bob Owen, Staff / San Antonio Express-News. I looked at you three times, sir, and you were asleep, Norton told Steege. Defense expert Mark Steege, a sex therapist who testified he has treated hundreds of sex offenders in 35 years, said he evaluated Benavides in April 2017. Born and reared in San Antonio, she graduated from Fox Tech High School in 1981 and has been a newspaper journalist since she graduated from Texas Woman's University at Denton in 1985. Mark Benavides (left) sits beside defense attorney Liza Rodriguez during his trial in the Wilson County District Court and Justice Center in Floresville on Thursday. The women said the alleged encounters took place at his law office, motels, his car and the courthouse, according to the affidavit. Calling him a master manipulator and liar, prosecutors had asked the jury to send Benavides to life in prison for having sex with clients in exchange for legal services. View the profiles of professionals named "Mark Benavides" on LinkedIn. Rory Tingle For Dailymail.com The case was tried in Wilson County on a change of venue from Bexar County, with Senior District Judge Dick Alcala presiding. Please be fair. SAN ANTONIO Former attorney Mark Benavides has been sentenced to 80 years for six counts of continuing trafficking of persons. Since then, the Conviction Integrity Unit reviewed evidence in the case and identified more than 50 women he represented and whose cases may have been tainted. A now 51-year-old woman was arrested in 2013 on a DWI charge and hired Mark Benavides as her attorney. The intense media coverage prompted a change of venue to Floresville in Wilson County, where a jury heard testimony from six women Benavides had represented in prostitution or drug cases. 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